AFB Rapid Culture, MGIT Method - PLEURAL FLUID
Also Known As
AFB Culture Pleural Fluid, Mycobacterial Culture MGIT, Acid-Fast Bacilli Culture, TB Culture Pleural Fluid, Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube Test, R... Read more
Test Parameters Included
Mycobacterial Growth Detection in Pleural Fluid (MGIT Culture) - Positive/Negative with Time to Positivity (days)Pathologist Microbiology Remark - cor... Read more
Department
MICROBIOLOGY
Methodology
MGIT Method ( Mycobacteria Growth Indicator Tube )
Sample Required
PLEURAL FLUID
Preparation
No, fasting is generally not required before an AFB Rapid Culture (MGIT method) test on pleural fluid; there are usually no specific dietary restricti... Read more
Schedule Report
6 weeks
Emergency Report
Yes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AFB Rapid Culture MGIT used for?This test detects mycobacterial growth in pleural fluid to diagnose tuberculous pleurisy, a common cause of TB... Read more
Test Description
Test Code
AFB01
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